Cast Studies

Overview London-based electrical contractor Thamesgate Group’s team of mechanical and electrical engineers faced a wide variety of problems when...

Using boiler controls the right way at Riverside Children’s Centre

The nursery heating benefited from a smaller output boiler with built-in controls and a calorifier to deliver heating and...

How to improve the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating from the real F141

The Ashchurch Business Centre, Tewkesbury is predominantly a warehouse unit with two storey offices to the front. The unit...

Major Energy savings at Bauhaus Manchester Underground Car Park

The energy savings offered at Bauhaus demonstrate the potential and flexibility offered when combining Wirefield LED luminaires with lightning...

Ashford Borough Council see 37% reduction in energy usage

Ashford Borough Council holds a commitment to reduce carbon emissions from their estate by 30% in adherence to their...

University of The Arts London Train and Saves

Overview Proof that knowledge saves power is being demonstrated at the University of the Arts London. The University was...

Kingspan Light + Air illuminates warehouses

A very cost-effective method of fitting rooflights into the existing metal roof delivering projected lighting cost savings of over...

Metal Foundry, United Cast Bar, taps into extra revenue

United Cast Bar, a leading foundry producing up to 45,000 tonnes of continuous cast iron bar annually, is benefitting...

London Southend Airport’s solar farm to offset 20% of its energy use

Southend Airport 2.5MW Site requires Enabling Solution – Argand Solutions worked closely with renewable energy provider Syzygy to provide Southend Airport...

Matalan wireless building energy management

Matalan goes wireless with its new building energy management system

Technology designed, installed and commissioned by Wireless Energy Management Systems (WEMS) International is paying significant dividends for retail giant...

Feilo Sylvania optimises NEN headquarters with smart lighting portal

NEN, the Dutch Standards Institute has selected an innovative lighting control solution for its Headquarters in Delft, Netherlands featuring...

Land Securities and CRASH for Cardinal Hume Centre, London

Land Securities is undertaking an Energy Audit of the building to provide energy saving advice and determine changes that...

HVAC retrofit in the Scottish Parliament building led to significant energy savings

Overview The Scottish Parliament is dedicated to reducing both carbon footprint and energy bills, Environmental Performance Manager David Fairhurst...

The Viable Application of Renewable Microgrids

Buyers Guide, Case Studies

Electrical distribution patterns have changed in recent years. At one time the only way to deliver energy at an...

SFS intec reduces lighting energy usage by over two thirds at its Leeds site

Overview SFS intec has been producing fastening systems from its site in Leeds for over 100 years. In that...

The University of Edinburgh uses the CCS framework to set up a first class demand side response operation

Case Studies, News, dsr

As one of the most prestigious higher education establishments in the world, the University of Edinburgh needs no introduction. Now, this...

Acting on energy data to great applause

Juliet Hayes, Risk Management & Sustainability Advisor, was tasked with reducing ATG’s energy costs through behavioural change and energy...

The energy efficiency learning journey for a northern university

Overview A northern university, like many large educational institutions, occupies a number of sites. Its electricity supply on its...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Certification

ISO 50001 : 2011 Energy Management Systems Certification is the international standard for energy management, providing an effective framework...

A Positive Prognosis: Lower Energy Consumption and a More Even Indoor Environment at Parexel’s Nottingham Facility

Ecopilot’s initial assessment guaranteed an ROI of 2 years or less. The results confirmed that the payback on Parexel’s investment...

ClearVUE helps Klinger Manufacturing on their Journey to Net Zero

Our valued ClearVUE customers Klinger, a world-leading manufacturer and provider of industrial gaskets and valves, sat down with us to...

NCP saves £34m by doubling number of car parks using energy-saving LEDs

Overview UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB), Future Energy Solutions (FES) and fund manager Sustainable Development Capital Limited (SCDL)...

UPS Smart Electric Urban Logistics project

Case Studies, Conference, Exhibition

Session at EMEX with Claire Thompson-Sage, Sustainable Development Co-ordinator for UPS Ltd & Jonathan Bassett, Technology & Innovation Consultant for UK Power...

Challenges & Actions Between 1999 and 2012, the environment had fundamentally changed. The working day had increased; energy costs and sustainability were now a priority; smarter ways of structuring FM services, managing asset lifecycles and meeting changing needs were needed; and students had transitioned from being passive end-users to customers. The university also faced increasing pressure to attract more top performers. In response, Bouygues Energies & Services and King’s launched an efficiency review to respond to the changed environment, make savings and enhance services. A review body was set up, co-chaired by senior executives from King’s and Bouygues Energies & Services. The approach was to ‘leave nothing off the table’. Specialist workstreams fed into the steering group and views and ideas were collated from operational staff and managers as well as front-line staff and students. The review team assessed services based on need and sought new ways of doing things to achieve the same results at lower costs. Over 150 opportunities were identified and evaluated. Any options that adversely affected the student experience were excluded and a total of £1.1m of savings to be re-invested in student services was finally identified. Lessons & Results A key element of the review was to change people’s behaviour at all levels, remove silos and build enthusiasm for doing things differently. This was achieved with a comprehensive internal communications plan and a more structured approach to contractual collaboration. A ’one-team’ approach with multi-skilling has created broader, better, more interesting roles for people with improved career prospects and the concept of “it’s not my job” was challenged. Staff and management now see the ‘whole’ facility and understand that everyone has a part to play, every day. One of the most innovative outcomes of the review is the use of the lifecycle reserve to fund improvements. A detailed forecast of expenditure from contract commencement to completion was undertaken and a more accurate forecast of maintenance requirements and associated funding takes account of the previous 12 years of learning and experience. The M&E maintenance workstream achieved savings of £250,000 per annum: Partial redeployment of the 20 strong team of maintenance engineers to other sites. New internal team of air-conditioning and Gas Safe engineers set up to replace sub-contractors. Upgrade from closed to open protocol for M&E systems and plant. Holistic equipment strategy and bespoke maintenance programme introduced. The soft services workstream achieved savings of £298,000 per annum Introduction of ‘flow cleaning’ to reduce stopping and starting when moving from task to task. Staff empowered to make decisions, improving efficiency as well as motivation. Rebalancing of day versus night time cleaning shifts. Introduction of battery-operated floor cleaners without trailing wires to improve work rate. Optical counters in washrooms and catering to match facilities provision to demand. Introduction of Dyson hand dryers, reducing waste and water pipe blockages. New disposal scheme for non-hazardous biological waste across sites. Refurbished catering services with meeting suites generate more revenue. Reducing energy emissions and consumption and saving £285,000 per annum: Changing staff and users’ behaviour. Use of variable speed drives for pumps and fans on equipment such as air handling units. LED or high-efficiency lamp replacement. Insulation on pipework and ductwork and improvements to chiller and boiler performance. Light sensors introduced throughout the two buildings, including in stairwells. More info www.bouygues-es.co.uk Come and visit Bouygues Energies & Services at EMEX

Kings College accommodation PPP efficiency review

Between 1999 and 2012, the environment had fundamentally changed. The working day had increased; energy costs and sustainability were...

NHS Tayside recognised the opportunity to reduce operating costs by preventing boiler dry cycling.

Overview Sabien Technology was commissioned by NHS Tayside to verify the cost savings delivered by Sabien’s M2G boiler load optimisation...

Barts Health NHS saves over £1million on water

Overview With a turnover of £1.25 billion and a workforce of 15,000 dealing on average with 750,000 patients annually,...

Hospital earns £100K a year from flexible generation and DSR

In a win-win situation, two Colchester hospitals are generating income and helping National Grid balance supply and demand across...

Kingston University London Saves 25% with Sub-metering

Case Studies, amr

This equated to approximately 320,000 kWh over a year, or around 168 tons of CO2. Kingston University is a...

Largest evaporatively cooled office work space in Europe

Background Bristol City Council’s new 6,000sqm call centre project involved the refurbishment of a complete floor of a modern...

E.ON help Liverpool ACC to keep track of the electricity they are using

ACC Liverpool is a landmark £164 million regeneration project on Liverpool’s waterfront, home to the 11,000 capacity Echo Arena...

Molson Coors Saves Energy and Cuts Costs with the Dollar$ense Project

Molson Coors, one of the top producing manufactured brewing organisations in the world, has achieved significant reductions in energy...

InterContinental Hotel, Greenwich

Pinnacle Power provide the InterContinental Hotel in Greenwich Peninsula with its entire heating supply, direct from the Peninsula’s district...

Energy-efficient fans for refrigerated cabinets in supermarkets

Eco-refrigerant for use in supermarket refrigerated cabinets can become highly flammable during malfunctions. EC fans have set new standards...

Skanska implemented a 1.4 million ‘green retrofit’ Energy Performance Contract

Overview In 2012 Skanska implemented a 1.4 million ‘green retrofit’ Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project at their head-office site,...

Schneider Electric and Transtherm Cooling Industries Ltd team up for smart cooling

Headquartered in Coventry, Transtherm Cooling Industries Ltd has been pioneering the technological advancement of commercial heat exchangers, refrigerant and...

Scottish tech firm CircoSense pilots Heathrow energy savings

CircoSense was selected to carry out a trial at Heathrow Airport, and units were installed at the Compass Centre...

Piccadilly Lights and Bluewater shopping centre

A unique utility bill validation solution that will unlock efficiency across a property estate.

Utilidex announced it is working in partnership with Mitie, to provide property giant Landsec with a unique utility bill...

Hounslow Council expects to save £148k a year through solar

£2m scheme by Hounslow council on Western International Market will be biggest solar scheme by any local authority, and...

High street retailer M&S tailor-made for DSR

High street retailer Marks & Spencer is seizing the opportunities on offer through demand side response (DSR). Maria Spyrou,...

Lanchester Group, the world’s first carbon-negative drinks business

Overview Founded by Tony and Veronica Cleary in the front room of their house in 1980, the Lanchester Group...

Pilot Group has delivered significant savings for Carpenter & Paterson, a specialist manufacturer of pipe suspension equipment

Pilot Group, a leading supplier of advanced Energy Management Systems (EMS), has delivered significant savings for Carpenter & Paterson,...

Alton Towers achieves 80% energy efficiency and cuts energy costs by 12% with CHP

With the resort generating a stable demand for energy, Warren Critchley, Head of facilities at Alton Towers Resort began...

Waterscan and Tesco redefine water procurement best practice

In preparation fro English market opening, Tesco comissioned independent water specialists Waterscan to look at how it could optimise...

30% overall kWh reduction for Radisson Hotel at East Midlands Airport

While this superb facility was designed, developed and handed over to the hotel operator, the Azure Group as a...

NGP partners The Alnwick Garden to provide energy management services

Northern Gas and Power (NGP) has partnered with the award-winning visitor attraction the Alnwick Garden* to support them on...

BREEAM Excellent for Energy Monitoring at Avanta

Overview Avanta (www.avanta.co.uk), a serviced office business now owned by Regus, achieved BREEAM excellent through their introduction of equipment-specific...

Meeting 100% of the energy needs of an organic dairy business

The Tweddles wanted to generate their own power and installed a DW54-500kW turbine with a 40 meter hub height...

QinetiQ and Amey partnership achieves a 9% cost saving by monitoring and targeting

The company needed a solution to monitor energy usage and target energy efficiencies across the Malvern site. An energy...

Data Analysis of Meter Readings to Spot Wastage or Anomalies

Metering is the first and most important part of energy management and is the backbone to an effective energy...

Hanson adopts demand response approach to energy management

Demand Response aggregator Open Energi announces its partnership with Hanson UK, one of the country’s largest suppliers of heavy...

The challenge of heating an aircraft hangar

Investment in energy-efficient HVAC can contribute substantially to minimising the costs for very large hangars and warehouses Nick Winton,...

Knowledge gained by monitoring is the driver for actions.

Case Studies, amr

The key to get where you want to go is to know where you are now. Early on, Ii...

Powering Energy Efficiency for UK’s leading retailers utilising voltage management capabilities of supply transformers

As one of the largest multiple retailers in the UK, Tesco is driven by the twin principles of controlling...

Ardent Leisure’s Building Management Systems Upgrade

Overview Ardent Leisure is one of Australia’s most successful owner/operators of premium leisure assets including 52 Bowling Centres and...

Hanson adopts demand response approach to energy management

Overview Demand Response aggregator Open Energi announces its partnership with Hanson UK, one of the country’s largest suppliers of...

4D Monitoring delivers significant energy savings across 27 commercial sites in London.

4D Monitoring is an end-to-end building monitoring solution that integrates with a wide range of sensor technology to provide...

COSTA Brews Up Innovative Eco-Pod

Costa, the UK’s favourite coffee shop, opened a groundbreaking new ‘Eco Pod’ store at Wrekin Retail Park on Saturday 4th...

using thermal storage capacity at chalmers university

Using buildings thermal storage capacity to lower energy use

Using the buildings thermal storage capacity trough systems that optimises, heating, cooling and ventilation is a technical solution with...

Keeping Cool in the Nordics – Super efficient cooling systems and data centres.

Overview There has been a surge of investment recently in data centres in the remote north of Sweden, including...

P3P makes new revenue with Ørsted’s Renewable Balancing Reserve

P3P increases export revenue by an average of 4%, with Ørsted’s Renewable Balancing Reserve Ørsted is a renewable energy...

Implementation of AMR metering within British Land’s Head Office

Case Studies, amr

British Land saved £45,000 in the first year and expects to achieve payback in 18-24 months. Back in 2009,...

AMR roll out and consumption alerts assist Superdrug to make further energy savings.

Overview Superdrug are the United Kingdom’s second-largest beauty and health retailer currently operating over 750 stores in England, Scotland,...

BMS retrofit at Westminster Abbey

Overview Westminster Abbey, one of London’s most important religious and historic buildings, has undergone a BMS (building management system)...

Installing Kelda showers in the poolside area resulted in a 38% reduction in water at the Oasis Leisure Centre

Working in partnership with GLL, Oasis Leisure Centre reduced their annual water and energy consumption through installing Kelda showers...

Grundfos Pumps admitted to the new Alder Hey in the Park

With pumps consuming 10% of the world’s electrical energy, optimising the energy they use has environmental and economic benefits....

Superdry stores achieve 14% electricity reduction through achieved through the optimisation of HVAC & BeMS

Optimised Buildings were commissioned to reduce the energy consumption by 10% in 10 of the Superdry stores throughout the...

Demand response turns liquid assets into real revenue for Bournemouth Water

With many utility companies already seeing Demand Side Response (DSR) work for them, it was an easy decision for...

Stirling Council save £31m with an energy-efficient streetlighting project

Overview As a Council we are committed to delivering a pragmatic approach to sustainability which means exactly this type...

Reduction in Emissions at Surrey Police

Case Studies, News

Surrey and Sussex Police recently signed up to a joint environmental policy to deliver the forces’ environmental objective to...

Sainsbury’s 50% Relative Water Reduction

Overview Sainsbury’s is a pioneer in environmental thinking and evolved their approach through a 20×20 Sustainability Plan. Sainsbury’s engaged...

EnergyElephant Helps Dublin City Council (DCC) save over €150,000

Dublin City Council (DCC) is the largest local authority in Ireland, and one of the largest in Europe. It...

Making the most of an energy audit

If your energy bills are too high, take charge of rising costs with an independent energy audit. Whether it’s...

Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC)

DECC achieved higher energy and carbon saving by rolling out LED lighting more widely

DECC achieves far higher energy and carbon saving by rolling out LED lighting more widely in the building. Since...

West Midlands Railway

Energy savings of 76% from selecting Energy Technology List compliant products West Midlands Railway selected high performance LED luminaires...

Lower Consumption and Improved Indoor Environment at Gothenburg Central Station

During the course of our 8 year relationship, we have supported Jernhusen with offering advice and assistance with regards...

The Co-operative Group’s new HQ will produce 80 percent less carbon and halve its energy use

The Co-operative’ s 30,500m2 One Angel Square headquarters in Manchester has achieved the accolade of being one of the...

IBSTOCK’s Energy Management Strategy

Ibstock, like any energy intensive business, is subject to a number of regulations such as peak-time energy use charges,...

Leisure centre cuts air handling and pool energy costs by 20% with ABB drives

A Kent-based leisure centre operated on behalf of Ashford Borough Council is achieving up to 20 percent energy savings...

Solar Farm saves Belfast Airport £100000 in first 10 months of operation

Overview Lightsource Renewable Energy, Europe’s leading solar energy company, signed a 25-year private wire power purchase agreement (PPA) with...

Automation technology cuts gas consumption at Baker Hughes GE plant

Following a recent upgrade of its process control technology and installation of new automation solutions, Baker Hughes GE –...

How a farmer created a zero carbon farm and generated a £200k income?

Overview: Andy White, who runs a pig farm near Grantham in Lincolnshire producing 11,000 pigs a year for Morrison’s supermarkets,...

Replacing gas boilers in UK high-rise tower blocks

Compact heat battery and heat pump integrated system design enables the removal of gas combi boilers from 364 space-constrained...

Britvic moves to 100% renewable electricity in new deal with E.ON

Britvic is pleased to announce that from October 2018, every Britvic site in GB, from its offices to warehouses...

The Kings Cross estate cut down 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, thanks to the Optimised Group.

The Kings Cross estate, which is being developed by Argent LLP, has ambitious sustainability plans, and is already making...

Microsoft Offices in Denmark Fitted with Intelligent Building System to save energy

Henning Larsen Architects worked closely with Microsoft to ensure the building satisfied their vision to create a workplace of...

Costa achieved certification to ISO 50001, the international standard for energy management systems.

Costa Coffee, the UK’s largest coffee chain and a division of Whitbread became NQA’s first client in the food...

Kodak Alaris cuts energy costs by 11%

Kodak Alaris was looking for ways to reduce energy costs and operational planning time at its manufacturing site. With...

St Paul’s Cathedral fitted with a new energy efficient and compact heating solution

Hamworthy provided a flexible and efficient modular boiler and hot water solution to fit the building and the cathedral...

Efficiency checks in at Hilton

Increasing resource efficiency through software and services for Hilton Worldwide Hilton Worldwide is a well-known hospitality company with 4,500+...

Energy saving at White Horse Leisure Centre with solar thermal technology

This case study focuses on the benefits & results of ThermX solar thermal technology installation, comparing pre- installation base...

GLL – Windrush Leisure Centre improved member experience by 60% whilst delivering savings of over 40%.

Working with the biggest leisure provider in the UK, we improved member experience by 60% whilst delivering savings of...

Old Bank Hotel fitted with a new lighting control system from Carlo Gavazzi

Diners at Oxford’s largest and most successful restaurant, Quod Brasserie, can now enjoy their food in style thanks to...

New LED lighting system delivers significant energy savings for Cheshire primary school